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1FMRU17L9WLC28700 — 1998 Ford Expedition — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer/Xlt

Lot #44491356 · VIN 1FMRU17L9WLC28700

🇺🇸 IAAINormal Wear & TearSold

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1998 Ford Expedition, Normal Wear & Tear, IAAI, VIN 1FMRU17L9WLC28700 · photo 1 of 12

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What does the damage type «Normal Wear & Tear» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #44491356

Final bid650 USDMarket value of the intact car in the US: 500 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine794 423 ₴≈ 17 797 USD

1 · Auction price700 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT12 551 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker885 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1FMRU17L9WLC28700 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#44491356You are here

IAAI

Apr 1, 2026

Sold

650 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Ford Expedition 1998

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 901. Of these — crashes: 45, fires: 79.

Most-reported systems

Suspension
148
Engine And Engine Cooling
131
Electrical System
120
Vehicle Speed Control
82
Power Train
72
Visibility
64

Official recalls

Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
NHTSA campaign: 06E067000
Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
NHTSA campaign: 05V388000
Exterior Lighting
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.
DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer/Xlt

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What to keep in mind

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

VIN 1FMRU17L9WLC28700 history

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